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Natalie Lambrelli   This Black History Month, let’s take a look at five of fashion’s most impactful young Black designers!   Aurora James Aurora James is the Creative Director and Founder of Brother Vellies, a luxury accessory brand that utilizes “traditional [and sustainable] African design practices” and supports the work of the artisans who hand make all of their pieces. She works with “artisans all around the world who have been historically excluded from participating in fashion”, especially within the luxury sector. In doing so, James calls attention to a false yet prevalent and subconscious belief that fashion’s most prolific...

Natalie Lambrelli   As Valentine’s Day approaches, motifs of hearts, roses, lace, bows and the colors pink and red fill stores and our social media feed. This ultra-femme aesthetic encourages us to lean into our girly side, whether our Valentine’s will be spent on a date or with our Galentines. If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day outfit inspiration, look no further! Shop Repurpose has all the pre-loved luxury pieces you need to pull your outfit together.   For the Romantic! Top: Christian Dior, $4,600  $1,500, Size US 6 (To access this piece, contact our styling team here!) Skirt: Roberto Cavalli,...

Natalie Lambrelli   Around the turn of each New Year, trend forecasters declare which trends will reign in the upcoming seasons. They base their analyses on careful examinations of the runway shows that each of the major fashion houses put on during the previous year’s Fashion Week. No doubt, the trend cycle moves at a dizzying pace. Staying on top of trends is a difficult task; more importantly, it can be detrimental to the environment. With social media allowing constant and instantaneous communication across the globe, trends rise and fall at a rate that makes them more inconsistent and elusive...

Fashion is one of the most popular creative industries in the world. It inspires generations and has always been a reflection of the times we live in. Fashion has always been seen as glitz and glam but it’s so much more than that. It’s a way to express yourself, to make statements, and even to use as a form of protest. Fashion has always been fueled by trends, and current ideas but with the start of the Digital era, fashion has become a drawback. What was once a creative outlet for all has become a climate crisis due to Social...